Combs Ford Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Glemsford Road, IP14 2PN |
| School Website | www.combsfordprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1449613112 |
| URN | 147880 |
School Census
| Total | 377 |
| Girls/Boys | 198/179 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.5%/47.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 82 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/07/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/07/2011 | Good |
| 01/11/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/07/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 73% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 67% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 67% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 67% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 60% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 80% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 47% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 67% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 67% |
| don't know | 7% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 20% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 40% |
| strongly disagree | 47% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 7% |
| no | 93% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lavenham Way, , IP14 2BZ